National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005

Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 - Authorizes Appropriations for FY2006-FY2007 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) science, aeronautics, and exploration; (2) exploration capabilities; and (3) the Office of Inspector General. Authorizes appropriations to NASA for FY2008-FY2010. Specifies requirements for the development of NASA's budget requests. Provides for science programs that extend human knowledge and understanding of the universe, solar system, and Earth. Requires: (1) reports on NASA programs and activities, including reports on the Hubble servicing mission, core aeronautics research, and lessons learned and best practices for major programs and projects; (2) a program to develop a permanently sustained presence on the moon; (3) the development of a new crew exploration vehicle and heavy-lift launch vehicle; (4) a plan to ensure the long-term vitality of the earth observing system at NASA; (5) the development of a space commercialization plan; and (6) a competitive prize program to encourage the advancement of space and aeronautical technologies. Directs the President to develop a national aeronautics policy. Sets forth International Space Station (ISS) plan, cost, capability, usage, and reporting requirements.

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Timeline

1. 21 June 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6926-6932)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 June 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6925-6926)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 June 2005

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 26 July 2005

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.

   Source: Calendars

6. 26 July 2005

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens with amendments. With written report No. 109-108.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 July 2005

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens with amendments. With written report No. 109-108.

   Source: Committee

8. 28 September 2005

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 28 September 2005

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 28 September 2005

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10610-10620)

    Source: Floor

11. 28 September 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10614-10620)

    Source: Floor

12. 18 November 2005

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Calvert, Hall, Smith (TX), Gordon, Udall (CO), and Honda.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

13. 18 November 2005

    Passed

    On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 18 November 2005

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

15. 18 November 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

16. 18 November 2005

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H10979-10991)

    Source: Floor

17. 18 November 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H10979-10991)

    Source: Floor

18. 18 November 2005

    Passed

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 3070. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

19. 18 November 2005

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10971-10991)

    Source: Floor

20. 18 November 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

21. 12 December 2005

    Passed

    Senate disagreed to House amendment, agreed to request for conference, and appointed conferees. Stevens; Lott; Hutchison; Inouye; Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S13457)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 12 December 2005

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

23. 13 December 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

24. 15 December 2005

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 15 December 2005

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

26. 16 December 2005

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 109-354 filed. (text of conference report: CR H12015-12031)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

27. 16 December 2005

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 109-354 filed.(text of conference report: CR H12015-12031)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

28. 17 December 2005

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

29. 17 December 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

30. 17 December 2005

    Passed

    Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

31. 17 December 2005

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

32. 17 December 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report to accompany S. 1281.

    Source: Floor

33. 17 December 2005

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Boehlert moved to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report, H. Rept. 109-354. (consideration: CR H12129-12135)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

34. 22 December 2005

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

35. 22 December 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

36. 22 December 2005

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 324, enrollment corrections on S. 1281 have been made.

    Source: Floor

37. 22 December 2005

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14405-14407)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

38. 22 December 2005

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14405-14407)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

39. 23 December 2005

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

40. 23 December 2005

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

41. 30 December 2005

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 109-155.

    Source: President

42. 30 December 2005

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

43. 30 December 2005

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 30 March 2006 · Official file
• Public Law · 30 December 2005 · Official file
• Engrossed Amendment House · 18 November 2005 · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · 28 September 2005 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 26 July 2005 · Official file

Documents

17 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 March 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 March 2006

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 30 December 2005

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 30 December 2005

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 30 December 2005

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• Engrossed Amendment House (text)

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 18 November 2005

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• Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 18 November 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 November 2005

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 28 September 2005

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 28 September 2005

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 28 September 2005

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 26 July 2005

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 26 July 2005

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 July 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 June 2005

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
• related to → National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
• related to → Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 1281.